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Chinese man lured from Laos, abducted and slain
Published on 15/07/2025
» CHIANG MAI - A missing Chinese man was found dead on Monday evening, believed murdered by Chinese abductors who had lured him from Laos and demanded 3 million baht for his release.
Cinema of resistance wins at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 27/05/2025
» In a year full of richly textured stories about female trauma and painful personal growth, the Cannes jury, led by Juliette Binoche, took the noble route and gave the Palme d'Or to the most political film in the 22-title competition.
How might China manage Trump's tariff war?
Oped, Published on 24/04/2025
» China has taken a tough stance against US President Donald Trump, matching the last two rounds of US tariffs with tariffs of its own. The US tariff on goods from China is now 145%, while China's is 125%. Why does China take such a position, and are there any off-ramps that would allow it to mitigate the costs of a prolonged trade war?
How can Hongkongers protect themselves from Southeast Asian job scams?
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/01/2025
» HONG KONG — Hong Kong's Security Bureau has dispatched a task force to Thailand to meet local authorities amid a resurgence in residents being lured to Southeast Asian countries under false pretences and forced into illegal work.
Russian 'kidnapper' nabbed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/01/2025
» Phuket — One of the two Russian nationals suspected of robbing a compatriot in Phuket on Sunday has been arrested while his accomplice has fled the country, police said on Wednesday.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 20-26
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/11/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Chinese couple arrested for ransoming ex-husband for B12m
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/10/2024
» A Chinese couple were arrested for forming a gang who abducted and ransomed two compatriots, including an ex-husband, for about 12 million baht.
An underwhelming mystery
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/07/2024
» Kidnap and ransom are central to many thrillers as they tap into the fear of a loved one disappearing without a trace. This premise forms the core of Vanished Into The Night, an Italian thriller that, despite promising a gripping mystery, ultimately disappoints due to its weak plot and lacklustre execution.
Police hunt 'kidnapper' of missing Chinese woman
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/07/2024
» Police are stepping up efforts to rescue a Chinese woman believed to have been kidnapped and held for ransom by a compatriot.
Chinese abductor may face rape charge
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/09/2023
» Police will ask the Criminal Court to detain a Chinese man accused of kidnapping a Chinese woman, who managed to escape from his car after it was involved in a minor accident in Bangkok.